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What Mao Mao did for us

Despite what I wrote about Mao Mao earlier, I actually truly appreciate her. During our bus trip to Wuzhen, Mao Mao tirelessly poured out sound advice on the local customs and etiquette. She taught us what actions can be misconstrued in the local context, taught us what bargains to look out for and what scams to avoid.

Throughout our tour of Wuzhen, Mao tirelessly poured out her deep knowledge of the entire history and culture and social behavior of the entire village of Wuzhen for the past thousand years.

Here’s Mao Mao calling out for her six Malaysian tourists to make sure they do not to wander too far away without her. Mao Mao worries that her six Malaysian tourists will easily lose their way in the labyrinthian village of Wuzhen.

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Meet Mao Mao from the Golden Dragon

I was sleepily enjoying every mouthful of my hot scrambled eggs with ham and cheese when a piercing voice broke the silence.
“Are you guys the six Malaysian tourists?”, shrieked a petite Chinese lady who had just walked in.

Bleary-eyed and groggy, I continued chewing my eggs while the ever enthusiastic Simon and Min Yee entertained her question.

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